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Brooke Burke: My Rules for Healthy Vacation Eating

My recent family vacation was the perfect set up for 5 lbs of decadence and too many spirits. Since my team booked a healthy cover shoot for Shape magazine the DAY AFTER my return, I knew I had to find the balance between enjoyment and discipline. You know that fine line between splurging and total indulgence. Worst of all I was on a family cruise where you can literally eat 24hrs a day. Im …

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Tips on Getting Tight Abs

All types of moms, ranging from active joggers to those who don’t exercise often, can end up with the belly flab, also known as love handles. Preventing love handles is easier than getting rid of them, but you can greatly minimize or eliminate these potentially unsightly occurrences without cosmetic surgeries, such as liposuction, by following a few tips, according to “Fitness Magazine” and the Military website.

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Benefits of Pilates Exercises

The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.